Observing the high redshift universe using the VIMOS-IFU

Abstract

We describe the advantages of using Integral Field Spectroscopy to observe deep fields of galaxy. The VIMOS Integral Field Unit is particularly suitable for this kind of studies thanks to its large field-of-view (~ 1 arcmin^2). After a short description of the VIMOS-IFU data reduction, we detail the main scientific issues which can be addressed using observations of the Hubble Deep Field South with a combination of Integral Field Spectroscopy and broad band optical and Near-Infrared imaging.

4 pages, accepted for publishing in AN (ref. proc. of Euro3D Science workshop, IoA Cambridge, May 2003)